UP vs PUN Dream11 Prediction: Welcome to the 79th match of the Pro Kabbadi League Season 8, 2021 where UP Yoddha takes on Puneri Paltan. UP Yoddha’s five-game unbeaten run, unfortunately, came to an end after their defeat in the previous game. They suffered a heartbreaking and close 36-35 loss against Haryana Steelers. UP Yoddha are now placed at the sixth position in the PKL 8 points table with 39 points to their name having won five games, drawing three, and losing five. On the other hand, Puneri Paltan will be happy with their recent performances as they defeated the two best sides in their last two matches. They emerged victorious against Bengaluru Bulls followed by a 42-25 thrashing of Dabang Delhi KC. Pune are now standing at the 10th spot with 32 points winning six games and losing seven.
Fixture: UP Yoddha vs Puneri Paltan
Date: 27 January
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Sheraton Grand, Whitefield
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Form Guide:
UP(recent last): DWWWL
PUN(recent last): WLLWW
Pro Kabbadi Points Table:
UP Yoddha – 7th
Puneri Paltan – 10th
| Player | Raid | Tackle | Bonus | Total |
| Pardeep Narwal | 94 | 0 | 0 | 94 |
| Surender Gill | 103 | 8 | 0 | 111 |
| Sumit | 0 | 32 | 0 | 30 |
Pardeep Narwal has been consistent this season and has accumulated 94 raid points thus far this season.
Sumit has been very impressive in all the games with 32 tackles so far, he will be a key player for this match.
Surender Gill has been sensational this season claiming 103 raid points, he missed the previous match but is expected to return for this match.
| Player | Raid | Tackle | Bonus | Total |
| Aslam Inamdar | 88 | 13 | 0 | 101 |
| Mohit Goyat | 67 | 0 | 0 | 67 |
| Abhinesh Nadarajan | 0 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
Aslam Inamdar has been in decent form this season with 88 raid points in 11 matches and will be looking to put up a good performance
Abhinesh Nadarajan has made 27 tackles in 12 matches and will be looking to put up an impactful performance.
Mohit Goyat has picked up 67 raid points in 11 matches and will play a vital role in this match.
UP Yoddha have been very good this season with a score difference of (+17), while the score difference of Puneri Paltans (-8) is bad due to their raiders who have let them down this season. Steelers have struggled defensively. UP Yoddha are one of the best when it comes to attacking with 40% successful raids. Both teams average similar points per match (UP Yoddha – 35.92 and Haryana 33.38).UP Yoddha are the in-form team and have not lost their previous 4 matches hence UP Yoddha are expected to win this match.